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Major health insurance company partners with broker group to expand options for companies

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ATLANTA — Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Georgia has formed a partnership with Brokers Holding Group to expand health coverage options for small and mid-sized employers across the state.

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The agreement aims to broaden distribution of Anthem’s health benefit plans by strengthening engagement with local insurance brokers.

Brokers Holding Group, a general agency operating alongside Warner Pacific, assists insurance professionals in connecting businesses with health insurance products.

Brokers Holding Group provides insurance brokers with sales and marketing materials, quoting and enrollment assistance and end-to-end support services.

Adding Anthem’s health plans to its portfolio gives brokers additional options when working with employer clients across Georgia. Rob Teas serves as regional vice president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Georgia.

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“Our partnership with Warner Pacific expands our reach within the broker community and makes it easier for small and mid-sized employers to explore health benefits solutions for their workforce,” Teas said.

“We are excited to partner with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and bring its health benefits solutions to more brokers and employers throughout Georgia,” said Scott Lee, the president of Brokers Holding Group. “This relationship reflects our shared commitment to supporting the broker community with the products, resources and expertise they need to help businesses offer meaningful health coverage to their employees.”

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